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by Nadine Briggs (Author), Donna Shea (Author)
I Feel Mad is the 1st in the series of workbooks authored by social-emotional learning experts, Nadine Briggs and Donna Shea. The co-authors of the How to Make and Keep Friends book series have more than 30 years of combined experience in social coaching children. Donna and Nadine's books teach children to use their simple, actionable, and proven strategies for increased social success.
."Being mad is not bad at all. It's just another feeling, such as being happy or excited. It's what you do when you are mad that might cause problems or get you into trouble."
In this easy-to-read and beautifully illustrated workbook, we discuss with kids that anger is a normal emotion that everyone experiences. Learning to manage that anger and frustration appropriately is a critical life skill. Kids will learn how to identify the physical sensations and triggers of anger and implement strategies before it becomes too hot to handle. With a menu of safe ideas to choose from when anger strikes, the tips and strategies in our workbook include:
- Understanding that anger is usually the second emotion that comes after feeling hurt, sad, ignored or helpless;
- "Taking the temperature" of the angry emotion and implementing strategies to prevent an explosion;
- Learning the one important anger rule to remember;
- Creative "brainstorms" to manage anger safely (for example, drawing a picture of how mad you are and putting in the freezer to "cool off);
- Becoming an expert problem-solver so that angry situations cool down quickly;
- Our strategies of "Talk-Walk-Ask" and "Stop-Drop-Roll" to diffuse angry moments;
- And more
Author Biography
Donna Shea and Nadine Briggs are both accomplished social-emotional learning specialists. They each facilitate social skills groups at their respective centers in Massachusetts. Donna's center is The Peter Pan Center for Social and Emotional Growth located in Boxborough and Nadine owns Simply Social Kids in Tyngsborough. Both Donna and Nadine are parents of children with special needs including ADHD, Anxiety, Sensory Integration, Non-Verbal Learning Disorder and Down Syndrome. Donna and Nadine consult to schools, parent groups, and human service agencies. They are also seasoned public speakers and travel to bring workshops and seminars to schools, conferences, and other venues across the country. Nadine and Donna are certified in bullying prevention through the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center and are creators of the How to Make & Keep Friends Social Success in School Initiative to provide classroom training and team building for school systems. Donna and Nadine also both attained a Specialization in the Foundations of Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Donna and Nadine would love to hear your feedback on their books, speak with you about providing programming in your area, or keep in touch with you about new books and materials. Find them on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Email them at howtomakeandkeepfriends@gmail.com or Visit them online at www.howtomakeandkeepfriends.com and sign up to receive updates and their weekly blog posts.
